GB2393130A - Golf ball having very thin outermost cover layer for improved scuff resistance - Google Patents

Golf ball having very thin outermost cover layer for improved scuff resistance Download PDF

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GB2393130A
GB2393130A GB0320668A GB0320668A GB2393130A GB 2393130 A GB2393130 A GB 2393130A GB 0320668 A GB0320668 A GB 0320668A GB 0320668 A GB0320668 A GB 0320668A GB 2393130 A GB2393130 A GB 2393130A
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cover layer
golf ball
outermost cover
scuff resistance
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Mark L Binette
Michael J Sullivan
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Top Flite Golf Co
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Top Flite Golf Co
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/12—Special coverings, i.e. outer layer material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/0023—Covers
    • A63B37/0024—Materials other than ionomers or polyurethane
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/0023—Covers
    • A63B37/0029—Physical properties
    • A63B37/0031—Hardness
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/0023—Covers
    • A63B37/0029—Physical properties
    • A63B37/0033—Thickness
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/0038—Intermediate layers, e.g. inner cover, outer core, mantle
    • A63B37/004—Physical properties
    • A63B37/0043—Hardness
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/0038—Intermediate layers, e.g. inner cover, outer core, mantle
    • A63B37/004—Physical properties
    • A63B37/0045—Thickness
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/007—Characteristics of the ball as a whole
    • A63B37/0072—Characteristics of the ball as a whole with a specified number of layers
    • A63B37/0075—Three piece balls, i.e. cover, intermediate layer and core
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B37/00—Solid balls; Rigid hollow balls; Marbles
    • A63B37/0003—Golf balls
    • A63B37/007—Characteristics of the ball as a whole
    • A63B37/0072—Characteristics of the ball as a whole with a specified number of layers
    • A63B37/0076—Multi-piece balls, i.e. having two or more intermediate layers

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Abstract

A golf ball (1) having a core (2) and cover (3), the cover (3) including an outermost cover layer (3), is disclosed. The outermost cover layer (3) is relatively thin and provides resistance to scratching and scuffing of the ball's cover layer, while maintaining desirable playability characteristics. The outermost cover layer (3) is formed from a thermoplastic material, has a Shore D hardness of at least 56, and a Shore D hardness at least as hard as a layer disposed between the outermost layer (3) and the core (2).

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GB 2393130 A continuation (74) Agent and/or Address for Service: Marks &
Clerk 4220 Nash Court, Oxford Business Park South, OXFORD, OX4 2RU, United Kingdom
GB0320668A 2001-02-06 2002-02-05 Golf ball having very thin outermost cover layer for improved scuff resistance Withdrawn GB2393130A (en)

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US09/777,595 US20020147057A1 (en) 2001-02-06 2001-02-06 Golf ball having very thin outermost cover layer for improved scuff resistance
PCT/US2002/003594 WO2002081035A1 (en) 2001-02-06 2002-02-06 Golf ball having very thin outermost cover layer for improved scuff resistance

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GB0320668D0 GB0320668D0 (en) 2003-10-01
GB2393130A true GB2393130A (en) 2004-03-24

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CA (1) CA2437167A1 (en)
GB (1) GB2393130A (en)
WO (1) WO2002081035A1 (en)

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US7358305B2 (en) * 1995-06-07 2008-04-15 Acushnet Company Golf balls containing impact modified non-ionic thermoplastic polycarbonate/polyester copolymers or blends
US7247676B2 (en) * 1997-05-27 2007-07-24 Acushnet Company For golf balls with non-ionomer casing layer
US7005479B2 (en) * 1997-05-27 2006-02-28 Acushnet Company Golf ball with rigid intermediate layer
US7300364B2 (en) * 2004-02-06 2007-11-27 Acushnet Company Multi-layer golf ball having velocity gradient from faster center to slower cover
US8747716B2 (en) 2011-04-18 2014-06-10 Acushnet Company Process for manufacturing golf balls having a multi-layered covers
US10500444B2 (en) * 2012-04-20 2019-12-10 Acushnet Company Golf balls incorporating thermoplastic blend(s) of ionomer(s), thermoplastic polymer(s), and PEPA
US10500443B2 (en) * 2017-11-15 2019-12-10 Acushnet Company Golf balls incorporating thermoplastic blend(s) of ionomer(s), thermoplastic polymer(s), and polymethyl methacrylate-based polymer(s)

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US4919434A (en) * 1986-05-23 1990-04-24 Bridgestone Corporation Golf ball
US5810678A (en) * 1995-06-07 1998-09-22 Acushnet Company Multilayer golf ball
US5947842A (en) * 1995-06-07 1999-09-07 Acushnet Company Multi-layer low-spin golf ball

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4919434A (en) * 1986-05-23 1990-04-24 Bridgestone Corporation Golf ball
US5810678A (en) * 1995-06-07 1998-09-22 Acushnet Company Multilayer golf ball
US5947842A (en) * 1995-06-07 1999-09-07 Acushnet Company Multi-layer low-spin golf ball

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GB0320668D0 (en) 2003-10-01
CA2437167A1 (en) 2002-10-17
WO2002081035A8 (en) 2004-04-29
US20020147057A1 (en) 2002-10-10
WO2002081035A1 (en) 2002-10-17

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WAP Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1)